Fort Hood adopted its Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan in September 2024.  In order to conserve and protect the integrity of the available water supply for domestic water use, sanitation, and fire protection, and to protect public health, welfare, and safety and minimize the adverse impacts of water shortage or other water supply emergency conditions, Fort Hood has formulated policies, regulations, and restrictions on the delivery and consumption of water. The Garrison Commander is responsible for monitoring water supply and/or demand conditions regularly to determine when conditions warrant initiation or termination of Plan stages.
Public notification of initiation or termination of stages of the Fort Hood Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan will be made via this website, local media, social media and other means to ensure the public is informed. Voluntary water conservation is advised at all times.

Stage 1 Water Conservation: May 1 - Oct 1

Annually, Fort Hood implements Stage 1 of its Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan beginning May 1 until Oct. 1 to support the installation’s water and energy conservation programs. 
The goal of Stage 1 is to reduce the daily water usage by at least 5%, and requires all Soldiers, civilians, and contractors who work and/or reside on Fort Hood to implement the following conservation measures:
  • No watering of any type of landscaping between the hours of 11 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. No water runoff allowed from areas being watered.
  • Minimize the use of water for irrigation of landscaping and vehicle washing and do not waste potable water.
  • No use of potable water to wash driveways, sidewalks or buildings for general cleaning.
  • Report all water leaks to Directorate of Public Works at 254-287-2113.
  • Exceptions may be authorized by the Director of Public Works or Garrison Commander for certain activities (e.g., spill response, contract actions, etc.).